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Pea Bruschetta

Delicious Pea Bruschetta with Parmesan: A Spring Delight

This vegetarian Pea Bruschetta features vibrant pea pesto on toasted ciabatta, perfect for casual dining and spring gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pea Pesto
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Substitute with fresh peas if preferred (just blanch first!)
  • 1 cup Pea Shoots Optional garnish, can be omitted
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can be used as a vegan alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil High-quality olive oil recommended
  • ½ tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is best
  • 1 clove Garlic Fresh garlic preferred
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Season to your liking
For the Bruschetta Base
  • 1 loaf Ciabatta Bread Can substitute with baguette or whole-grain
Finishing Touches
  • to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil For drizzling
  • to taste Lemon Zest Brightens the dish
  • to taste Black Pepper For added flavor

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Defrost 1 cup of frozen peas under running water or in a bowl for about 10 minutes. In a food processor, combine the peas, a handful of pea shoots, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of half a lemon, and 1 clove of garlic. Blend until a rough paste forms.
  2. Preheat the broiler while slicing ciabatta bread into ½-inch thick pieces. Arrange the slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Broil for about 2-3 minutes, turning halfway, until golden brown and crisp.
  3. Rub a whole garlic clove over the toasted ciabatta slices to infuse them with garlic flavor.
  4. Spread a layer of the pea topping evenly over each slice of toasted bread. Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and lemon zest on top, and garnish with fresh pea shoots.
  5. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and crack fresh black pepper on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To maintain the best texture, assemble the bruschetta right before serving.

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